Union Loafers Café and Bread Bakery

Simple restaurant that serves great food. The blueberry lemon soda is heavenly and our pizzas were amazing. We also had the ceaser salad and the dressing was rich and creamy. A fresh squeeze of lemon would have been nice. The almond olive cake was decent. The waiter was very kind! Overall we will return for pizza and a fresh soda!

Proof that bread can change a man. Y’all. Strap in and butter your biscuits, because I am about to tell you how a BBQ-devoted, brisket-biased, meat-sweatin’ through summer Texan — had a borderline religious experience at a dang bread bakery. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “This man probably thinks sourdough is a fancy term for ‘where’s the meat?’” And normally? You’d be RIGHT. But Union Loafers didn’t just serve bread. They served purpose. They served art. They served a carb-driven awakening that shook me to my smoked-meat-loving core. I rolled in for an early dinner, and let me tell you, this place was already bumpin’ like a honky-tonk at happy hour. But BAM — no wait. We were seated faster than my wife finds a new book to buy. Service? 10 outta 10 and sharper than a brisket knife at a church picnic. I kicked things off with an ice-cold Stag — a classic Pabst lager from Milwaukee that came in lookin’ like it just clocked out of a shift and wanted to watch a ball game. Crisp, clean, no nonsense. The kind of beer that doesn’t need to tell you what hops it used because it knows you’ve got fences to mend and meat to smoke. Starters? Oh, buddy. The Caesar salad — romaine so crisp it could shatter, dressed in something tangy, garlicky, and just spicy enough to raise an eyebrow. The caper-chili flake-breadcrumb-Grana Padano-black pepper combo? That’s not salad seasoning — that’s swagger. The meatballs and burnt toast? The meatballs were tender, juicy, and swimming in a house marinara that tasted like someone’s Nonna whispered sweet nothings into each tomato. And that toast? That glorious slab of charred sourdough, slicked with olive oil and blanketed in cheese, changed me. Then the headliner arrived: Pepperoni Pizza — half upgraded with mushrooms and jalapeños because I like to live dangerously. When it landed on the table, I knew I was about to commit emotional infidelity on my smoker. The crust? Charred, chewy, and clearly the result of sorcery. The Calabrian chilis brought the heat, the herbs made it feel fancy, and the pepperoni? Curled at the edges like it was flexin’. The mushrooms added earthy depth, and the jalapeños? Texas-approved fire. Every bite was a full-on flavor rodeo. By the second slice, I was leaning back thinking about real estate in St. Louis. This pizza looked like it was ready for its magazine cover shoot. I stared at it longer than I did my first truck. ⸻ TL;DR: Union Loafers took a lifelong BBQ lover and made him reconsider his food pyramid. I’m not saying I’m giving up BBQ — let’s not get crazy — but folks, this place is bread-blessed and flavor-anointed. 10/10. Would I go back? I’d cross state lines. I’d make a detour. I’d put this place on the GPS under “Emergency Pizza Situation”, and maybe even miss a football game for this.

After seeing all the good reviews and my daughter seeing the beet sandwich on tick tok, I had very high expectations for this restaurant. Perhaps my expectations were too high. The atmosphere right away felt like a cattle call. There was no warm greeting. There was no welcome to union loafers. There were none of the typical pleasantries you would expect in the service industry. We sat down to a cramped seating set up, which by design can work if you also are offering a warm personable environment. This was not the case here. The servers were that fake nice that has unfortunately become the norm and lacked true empathy. By that, I mean never once did they ask how everything was. Now I am from the old school rules of 2 bites 2 min, which I admit I do expect, but we weren't asked at all. The only thing coming close to it was after we paid the server, said those beet sandwiches are good, huh? Well, this is problematic as only 2 of the 4 people in our party ordered them. Overall, I hope this establishment can take this as a learning experience. Yes, you may be able to fill your restaurant and have them lined up around the corner while your fad is in, but you will not have the people love ,admire and fight for your business to be around for the ages like so many St. Louis establishments have. Perhaps you don't want that, and you are happy with the flavor of the moment. To have a loyal following, you need to bring back the genuine care that one has had the best dining experience possible. Upon leaving, they were so caught up in getting the next warm body seated that there was no goodbye. Thank you for coming, etc. These are requirements for a good review from me. On a positive note, the beet sandwich was very good, the other 2 we ordered we not.

Was literally mid-bite at Union Loafers when my husband asked, “What’s your favorite spot in St. Louis?” I looked at my smoked beet sandwich, took a huge bite, and just nodded. He’s like, “Yeah… it’s here.” He gets it. I crave this place every other week. The bread, the ingredients, the way everything just works, so good. If you show up and there’s a line, don’t leave. They move quick and it’s worth it.

After many lunch visits finally made it to Union Loafers for pizza! 🔥🔥 tried the special pizza sun gold tomato and it was delicious (but maybe a little olive oil and fresh basil would put it over the top). Sausage pizza, ricotta and burnt toast, all fantastic! Some of the best pizza in town and worth the visit.

I got a good recommendation for the place and was all excited, I got the Caesar salad which was delicious! I also got the mushroom pizza, flavor-wise it was very nice and unique, but the pizza arrived very dry, the waitress said this is how a Neapolitan pizza is... and I disagree with her, in fact, an actual Neapolitan should be soft and easily cut, and very flexible. Her solution was to offer me sauce along the crust, which was not the solution to the issue. I told the other waiter that I was not happy with the pizza when he asked, and he seemed to be okay with that... I was expecting a different solution to my discomfort. Service was not great unfortunately.

My boyfriend and I stopped in tonight (Saturday) after receiving the recommendation from a family member. The manager greeted us and asked if we had a reservation, we did not. This establishment has a small dining room and we didn't mind sitting at the bar. Staff was friendly and everything was very sparkling clean. The food was very fresh and their sodas are made to order. I was concerned the soda would taste like a heavy cream soda, we tried the orange and it was not heavy at all! - very refreshing. I highly recommend this establishment for your casual dining or your special date night of salad, pizza, and drinks! The lighting, music, whole vibe was excellent and didn't break the bank! They also do not mind splitting things. They offered to split the salad and our soda so we could both sample it. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

What a cute little shop! I love a dainty sandwich shop. ☺️They have other food too of course. I got the sandwich that had the prosciutto and it was so great 🥪. Very filling. Really only need half I’d say. Also it came out really fast. Also got the coffee soda ☕️🥤because it sounded super unique!! That was a little odd though lol kinda just tasted like orange soda. But I applaud them for trying! It’s a small spot but they have a decent amount of bar seating! Would definitely come back to try their pizzas because those looked amazing lol.

Union loafers saved my life. I was struggling to find a reason to keep going, but now I have a reason to live. To eat more Union loafers pizza.

A simple and easy to approach menu that's executed very, very well. You can taste the quality and freshness. Their pizza was super solid -- Great crust with no flop, and a ton of flavor coming from the toppings. A bit overpriced but still a great casual restaurant with very tasty food. Favorite dishes: Turkey bacon Bianca, little gem salad (add salmon), pizza, almond olive oil cake

Union Loafers has been on the docket since I moved to STL, and I'm so glad I finally had the chance to try it. For lunch hours, they serve sandwiches, soup, salad; for dinner, it's pizza and some other iterations of bread appetizers. They've got bread for purchase at all hours, but be aware that they will run out of most by the evening time. My partner and I went for dinner and did the garlic bread with marinara sauce as a starter and we went 50-50 for the pizza with half pepperoni and half margherita. I had to stop myself from ordering most of their starters because it all sounded delicious. The garlic bread was done like a monkey bread and the pieces pulled away nicely. The sauce was so good, that we asked to take the leftover amount to-go. I would absolutely recommend this dish. This was also probably the best pizza I've had in the city. The crust was perfectly done with the right amount of crunch and chew to it. The sauce did taste a little saltier but that's probably from all the accoutrements that they did not skimp on. They do warn you that it takes ~20 min to bake the pizza, so I would advise against showing up hangry. This was more than enough food for two, and we ended up taking 2/6 slices home. Please note that they also have a list of sauces you can pay for to dip your pizza/bread in. We also ordered drinks, which they had the bar capacity for. My partner appreciated that they had non-alcoholic beer options and I tried their French 75 iteration that used persimmon liqueur. It was a really balanced cocktail, and I'm excited to work my way through their intentionally crafted mixed drinks menu (it's separated into classics and their fun takes by notes). The service was fantastic. Our server (Lindsey?) was very warm, knowledgeable, and helpful. She gave us her honest thoughts and made everything sound so good. The space and the vibe were so comfortably yet classy. It makes for the perfect date night/friend hangout spot (good for groups). Overall, loved Union Loafers and will definitely be back more often!

Tonight we decided to try Union Loafers pizza. I'd read a recent Reddit post about the best pizza in StL, and this was the poster's top pick, so I wanted to check it out. There was quite a wait when we arrived at 7:30pm on a Thursday, but luckily there was immediate open seating at the bar. The bar chairs had backs and were pretty comfortable, and my knees weren't crushed against the underside of the bar, which I really appreciated! The waitress was very professional and polite, almost a bit standoffish. My partner and I ordered a pepperoni pizza and plain cheese. It took about 35 minutes to get our pizza. I nursed my water because no one really checked on us and I wasn't sure if we'd get refills, even though the bar section mostly cleared out by the time we left. The pizza was fine..not amazing, and not my favorite in town, but fine. The crust was delightfully chewy and it reminded me of Il Vicino, a restaurant I used to love in Clayton. Unfortunately, the crust had lots of charred spots on both of our pizzas, and we agreed it really took away from the overall tastiness. Ambiance was nice, chill music, nice lighting, cute bowling alley flooring as a table. Neither of us were impressed enough to crave that pizza, but I'm glad we tried it.

First time here even though I live in the area! The food was incredible, the bread being the star of course. Chicken salad was delicious and the chips were yummy too!! Blueberry soda was perfect and not too sweet. We sat at the bar during a busy lunch afternoon and got served very quickly and the staff was very nice! Love the vibe in there and they really have tried their best in terms of seating options in a small space :)

I came to union loafers to meet up with a friend and had a good experience. I started off with their house made orange soda and then followed up with an Italian salad and half sausage half pepperoni pizza. The orange soda was nice and refreshing and not too sweet. The salad was so flavorful and the pizza was awesome. The tastes fresh, the dough well flavored, and the crust crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside. This place is definitely worth coming back!

The Bread!!! Extraordinary baked breads here. Can't find anything like it in the Midwest.

Delicious fresh bread, good sandwiches and hearty soups. Have been coming here for years.

Ordered the beef bistro and it was delicious! Tangy toppings balance well with the tender beef. The vibe on the inside is small and intimate. Smooth music playing in the background. We also ordered the bread and butter as an appetizer which was also delicious. Comes with two pieces of bread sliced in half. Sat at the bar and was served immediately. Great spot!

Union Loafers is a delicious spot for lunch! Great options to choose from - sandwiches with impeccable bread, salads with allll the flavors, and soups that warm you up. Tried a few different kinds of bread and they were all so fresh and delicious. There is both indoor and outdoor seating but it can fill up quick so be ready to wait. Staff was very friendly and attentive !

There is no better lunch than a sandwich from union loafers. I sometimes find myself dreaming of the little gem salad and beef and buttermilk sandwich. It lives up to my memory of deliciousness every time. I don't think you can make a wrong order, but I find it hard to stray from my go-to favorite order. The staff are some of the nicest people. They have great customer service and recommendations.

What a cute little shop! I love a dainty sandwich shop. They have other food too of course. I got the sandwich that had the prosciutto - the roasted pork sandwich and it was so great . Very filling. Really only need half I'd say. Also it comes with chips! Also it came out really fast. Also got the coffee soda because it sounded super unique!! That was a little odd though lol kinda just tasted like orange soda. But I applaud them for trying! It's a small spot but they have a decent amount of bar seating! Would definitely come back to try their pizzas because those looked amazing lol.

This is one of my absolute favorite sandwich places in St. Louis. I always get the chicken salad sandwich and little gem salad. I would highly recommend both. The sandwich comes on delicious homemade bread and the chicken salad itself is tangy and creamy. It's probably one of the best chicken salad recipes I've ever had. The little gem salad is also to die for! It includes breadcrumbs that give the perfect crunch and fresh herbs. I can always taste the most fresh dill and parsley. The salad is always perfectly dressed with creamy buttermilk dressing. The service is always amazing as well! Every staff I've encountered is friendly and helpful. Overall ambiance is enjoyable. The inside is cute, but I always enjoy sitting outside if the weather permits.

I spent a lot of time thinking about this review because I typically don't include server personality in my review. That being said, this is the best pizza in town. Hands down. But our server was so rude and dismissive that I can't give the 5 stars I'd like. And I won't come back inside the store except to grab a pie and go. I get that my friends were high maintenance (sort of embarrassing to me, who's a low-maintenance diner), but I also received our server's anger. At the same time, my friends weren't THAT bad. The server seemed angry about serving us, about our even being there, despite that we ordered a lot and continued to order (even dessert). I still don't know what she was mad about. Perhaps she was having a bad day. But this is the only time when the server has impacted my rating. I will do takeout in the future. Please note that they won't split checks, so it's a place for families, not for groups of friends. Such a shame.

Came in for a quick lunch with my DD who goes to school nearby. I'm so mad that I had recently had breakfast before she called me because I didn't get the pleasure of tasting anything however my daughter was very impressed. She ordered the lunch special half sandwich (turkey and Swiss) and half little gem salad and I ordered the cheesy bread. Let me tell you it was all delicious!!! From the moment we walked in this cute little spot and smelled the delicious breads wafting through the air we knew it was going to be good and we were right. Our server was very friendly and very attentive the entire time and tried to convince us to order the chocolate chip cookie to go since we were so full. It took all our willpower not to get but we will be back!!!

Popular for a reason: excellent bread, sandwiches, salads, pizza. I buy the bread weekly and go in for sandwiches often. Always fresh, high quality ingredients and thought/care in the preparation!

Focaccia was so soft, but the sammy's as a whole were just okay. Really needed some condiments for the bread to meat ratio. Environment was pretty cool. Different from most delis or sandwich places around. Much more formal seating with waiters. They were super sweet to our baby and service made it a good experience, the sandwiches were lackluster.

I've wanted to try this place for years and on our way to Tower Grove Park on Sunday we were looking for a light mid morning meal. It lived up to the hype! My husband got the chicken salad sandwich which was a fun take and I got the lunch special half Turkey and Swiss and little gem salad. Turkey sandwich had a delicious spread and the little gem salad was fantastic lots of fresh herbs made this delicious. Of course the highlight was the bread on both sandwiches it was exquisite they both had different breads and they were a really nice flavor and texture. Only wish for Sunday that they had a breakfast offering like a hot egg sandwich but I could see how their kitchen may limit that. Hope to come back to pick up a loaf soon!

This was such a good lunch! One of the best salads I've had and the bread was perfect. I got a full salad, a full butternut squash soup (vegan), and the pizza rosa. Yum. I think if I'd get the pizza again, I'd do it sans chili oil, made it kind of messy to eat and not sure it did a lot for the flavor. The salad was seriously so perfect, I want to eat it again. Bread was the perfect flavor, texture, and consistency. Servers were helpful in helping us find a table during the lunch rush, it was a well-managed situation despite being busy, and food came out quickly. Highly recommend this spot, I'm still thinking about it, and I would definitely return!

Union loafers has some of the best bread I've ever had on a sandwich's the blueberry lemon soda was also to die for! Would definitely go back!!

Ordered rolls for Easter and I could have cried. They were so delicious and perfect. Even without butter brush on the tops of them they would have been perfect but I still put it on there. Gonna miss this place when we move.

The best bread I've ever had!!! Holy smokes. I can see why people love this place! I got the semolina sourdough -- the crust was crunchy, the inside was fluffy and beautifully soft. When you press on it, the inside jiggles but the crust remains solidly intact. It's crusted with yummy sesame seeds. Wow. This is what bread should be!! Also have you ever seen a more beautiful loaf???? And for just $6.50!!

If you are going to stake your entire reputation as a company on a specific product, you better be dang good at producing that product. Well, Union Loafers is beyond dang good at baking a loaf. They are simply the best. Walking in is a dream as you are met with the wonderful aroma of freshly baked loaves and greeted by a welcoming worker. The place is bustling. The kind of bustling that lets you know you are about to eat something life changing. I stopped in for the bistro beef. I was not expecting it to be a cold cut, nonetheless, absolutely remarkable. Every single flavor so delicately complemented each other. Truly, one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. The baguette is the star of the show here. A browned, crispy crust houses some of the softest bread you will ever eat. The pickled peppers provide that crunch to round out the chewiness of the roast beef. The peppers bring just enough sour and tang to catch you off guard. The roast beef is slow roasted. Fatty, salty, succulent. The bistro sauce deserves an award. It is tangy, salty, spicy. I have no idea what they put in it, but it seems to be some sort of combination of a garlic aioli and dijon mustard. I would buy it by the barrel of they'd let me! Of course, I also snagged one of their signatures loaves. It was so good. I ended up making some garlic croutons with it, and some garlic bread. That bread is so addictive. The service is amazing and the place is always bustling. So, if you are dining in, be prepared to wait. They have 2 lines: 1 to just but bakery goods, and one to actually grab a table for lunch with them! Next up on the list is to try some of their pizza, chocolate chip cookies, and pretzels! Union Loafers: please, never change. Sincerely, All of St. Louis.

Visited Union Loafers on a Saturday afternoon based on recommendations from friends! We got lucky and was seated at the bar. We had an amazing waitress and ordered the bottomless iced tea. We got it with lemon and simple syrup, super refreshing and fast refills. We ordered the special pastrami sandwich but wanted to try a side. Our waitress told us we could make it like a u-pick two by splitting the sandwhich and a side so we did that with the gem salad including bacon. Gem salad was incredibly delicious. I loved the fresh dill on top. The bacon was good, salty and fatty. The pastrami sandwich was also good but the mustard spread was a bit too spicy -- definitely made my head feel numb a couple times. Overall great experience and a nice place to grab a quick lunch. Highly recommend!

Well.. this place was fabulous. Pizza was excellent. They get a bonus point for giving guests a knife that is sharp enough to cut the thin crisp crust. Staff was super friendly and nice. Left overs did not get jammed up into a small box. Definitely would recommend this place to others.

I am ashamed to admit from the get-go...our food looked so good when it arrived at our table we dug in before taking any pics! Ugh. Once I thought about it I had done enough damage to my salad and plate it wouldn't have been very appetizing. I will say this though...Valentine's Day, sneaking out for lunch with your sweetie, 65 and sunny, AND Union Loafers tees you up for a great day! Happy Valentine's to all and thanks to Union Loafers to making our day even more special. Ambiance is always fun, loud place. We each ordered a chenin blanc, the little gem salad with beets (my favorite salad in STL!). My wife ordered the Turkey Swiss and I had the Bistro Beef. Everything was just outstanding. Of course a loaf of semolina to go. Service was great as always, place was packed. Love, love, love Union Loafers!

Great lunch spot . Open Friday to Sunday 11am to 3 pm . You order at the counter and then they give you a table and bring your food to you . I tried little gem salad and summer squash soup with giardiniera . Everything was delicious with subtle flavors . My friend has the smoked beet hoagie and it was wonderful as well . The blueberry soda and the orange vanilla soda were great as well . The ambience is casual and classy . You can buy fresh breads at the counter (preordered upto 3 days or order on the spot ) . The staff was friendly and helpful though most of it is self service . The patio was open as well but we chose to sit inside this time . They don't do pizza at lunch so I'm going to have to go back and try that :)

Amazing experience: great atmosphere and smart staff. Also super diverse and welcoming environment. And more: fresh breads. Real breads. That's why the 4 stars. Curiously they don't have any vegan/vegetarian options. Everything is based on meat or eggs. So for my family breakfast I had to order a peanut butter sandwich, although I wanted something savory. But again, everything else kind of balances out. I will return for takeout breads, eventually

ambiance 5/5 very casual place - reservations are highly recommended but there is a cute and spacious bar counter to sit at. this place is cleeeeeeeean - yes, even their bathrooms (nothing more disappointing than visiting a dirty unkept bathroom). service 5/5 staff are all polite and friendly. everyone works as a team and helps each other out. the place filled up quick (we walked in and sat at the bar). our server/bartender was busy shaking up some cocktails for fellow diners, and other servers happily helped us out. great team work!! food 10/5!!! we loved every bite! we ordered: caesar salad 5/5 was well dressed - perfect amount of dressing with toasted bread crumbs and grana padano shavings. the dressing is a tad fishy so i suspect they do make it in house and use anchovies (i typically dont like fish, but this was not overpowering at all). pull apart garlic bread 5/5 this dish is a mussssst try! i find that garlic knots tend to be so heavy and dense, or dry and not enough garlic. these bad boys were a perfect combination of fluffy + chewy + crispy & garlicky enough w.out killing vampires (though i wouldnt mind if it was exxxtra garlicky)! the bread is made w.sourdough (so is their pizza). pepperoni pizza 5/5 sauce - toppings - crust/dough ratio was spot on! perfect cook with the crust being a bit charred. i recommend an extra side of their house marinara sauce (they heat it up in the oven). blueberry lemon soda 5/5 not too sweet, sweet notes of blueberry and ahint of zesty lemon! so refreshing! if youre in the area or passing through like we are - i highly recommend this place! thank you gabrielle, and team!

Everyone has been telling me about how good their pizza is and so I was super excited to try it out! Walked in on a weekday night and was able to get some seats for 2 without a reservation which was very nice. - Pepperoni Pizza - Okay their pizza is absolutely amazing and I think its 100% because of the crust. I did appreciate all the toppings on this pepperoni pizza as it definitely got elevated, especially with the crushed red peppers which believe it or not was my first time trying pizza with crushed red peppers and I honestly should do this more often from now on. The crust though was definitely the star as it had a very good bread texture. - Spinach Pizza - I know this is spinach pizza, but the star is definitely the large chunks of bacon which was so delicious and flavorful. I think they should rename this pizza to bacon pizza. The slices of garlic weren't overwhelming and cut the fattiness of the bacon. 10/10 for the crust. Loved this pizza, probably the best pizza I have had in St. Louis! Or maybe, I just haven't had pizza in awhile and miss it. Either way, would highly recommend coming here and highly recommend for all bakeries to make pizza as I really do believe that bakeries make the best pizza because of the crust. Also, the pizzas are huge and 2 people could comfortably share a single one.

Favorite. Lunch. Ever. Anytime someone asks where should I go for lunch in St Louis, this is almost always my first recommendation. Amazing sandwiches & salads. I always get the Turkey + Swiss and little gem salad (add beet). All of their sandwiches are delicious and you can't go wrong because the bread is next level! Start looking out around other stl restaurants... if they are using this bread it's gonna be good!!! They serve pizza at night (5-9) which I have not had the pleasure of enjoying her but hear amazing reviews! Small space, but they are efficient. Walk in to order at the counter, they will assign you a table! Great service and always greeted with a smile. Highly highly recommend.

Absolutely a delight. The smoked trout sandwich (which we were informed is only served on Friday's and Saturday's) is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had - it's light, lemony, with a smoke flavor and texture that is divine. The bread is amazing as others have indicated and the bianca is surprising light unlike some heavier/chewy focaccia-like breads I've had in the past. The beef sandwich was fantastic with a buttermilk dressing and sandwich pickles making it well-balanced. I was informed by staff that the beef is prepared with initial sous vide leading to this tender and flavorful sandwich. Truth be told, we came back for pizza at night - had both the mushroom and the spinach/bacon pizza - I agree with the crowd here, and as a newbie to STL and a new englander by upbringing it was some of the best pizza I have ever had. TLDR: everything is homemade and fantastic - worth the trip, and maybe even two trips in one day.

Wonderful dining experience. On a pleasant Saturday evening, we arrived at the beginning of the dinner hour. We decided to eat outside. We had a wonderful waitress who made sure we had everything we needed. The custom cocktails were unique offerings on the menu. We decided to sample a couple. One had the unique flavor of persimmon liquor that was absolutely delightful. The menu warns that there may be a 30 -40 min wait for the pizza orders, but since we arrived early, our pizza came out much quicker than that. We shared a wonderful Cesar salad with Parmesan cheese shavings and crouton crumbles or they may have called them bread crumbs, but either way they were delicious. The Cesar dressing had just a touch of anchovy that made it not only authentic but delightful. The mushroom pizza was also a winner. Full flavors and the mushrooms and cheese on their homemade crust were exquisite. The chocolate chip cook was a slight disappointment after the stellar showing of the cocktails, salad and pizza, but it was good. Bread can be purchased here by the loaf as well. My husband wanted to get a loaf, but they were all sold out by that evening. Parking is street parking and with another restaurant near by it may be difficult to find a place. Overall it was a great dining experience and the prices were reasonable, people were nice so we will be returning.

Love everything about Union Loafers. The staff are always welcoming and accommodating. Try the pizza and lil gem salad.

Oh. This. Pizza. Here. Is. Amazing. Literally my favorite pizza place in STL! A must try! The cookies are great too!

Food was amazing. Love garlic pull away bread. Hope one day they bring back sesame flat bread.. PLUS the GM stayed after shift, helped shovel and push my car out of heavy snow. What an amazingly kind dude. A+ all around! Thank you!

We've been wanting to try Union Loafers for awhile. Came for Sunday lunch after watching soccer at Amsterdam Tavern. We ordered at the counter and were told to sit at table six after choosing to eat inside and not on the patio. Our food was brought to the table and they have a water station set up. The Chickpea (garbanzo bean) and Kale soup was excellent. The bread it came with was incredible. All the bread we had was great; the Cheese Bread and the bread for our sandwiches. My boyfriend loved his Turkey and Swiss. The Beet Sandwich with sauerkraut, cheese and egg was exceptional. My boyfriend tried and loved it too. He said he would've never ordered it based on the description but that it was very good. Overall we have no complaints. The restaurant is very minimalistic with decor. It's clean with great natural light. We will most definitely return one evening to try the pizza.

Don't judge me, but this was my first time at Union Loafers. I know...hard to believe. Sure I've had their bread as a sandwich at other local eats, but first time visiting their location. Wanted something light, so I ordered the fresh ricotta and "burnt" toast along with the Ceasar salad...to go. While waiting for my order (not very long), I had my new summer fav--a glass of orange wine. Oh yeah, throw in one of those dark chocolate chip sea salt cookies . Everything was fresh and tasty. Staff was super friendly and attentive.

This cute little place has both a lovely seating area and a hopping to go option. It is easily within walking distance of the botanic garden. The bread on my delicious sandwich was so amazing I had to get a loaf on our way out. Their home made gardinara was a perfect spicy addition (for me!) to the turkey and bacon sandwich. I highly recommend their home made soda as well. Definitely going to find a way to eat here again.

Union Loafers is the perfect lunch spot when you want a tasty sandwich. There are few things better than fresh baked bread - and theirs is unmatched. The bacon turkey Bianca comes with thick cut bacon, deli Turkey, a tomato Mayo, and lettuce. I ordered a chocolate chip cookie because - well, if you saw it sitting in the case you would have ordered it too. Both well surpassed my expectations! The staff are super friendly and the place is incredibly cute.

Grabbed lunch at Union Loafers today after hearing a lot about their bread and sandwiches. I ordered the bistro beef sandwich for $16. Overall, I thought it was pretty average. The bread was great but the beef and peppers didn't stand out much. For $16, I really wish it came with a side or drink. Service was nice but I think it'd be nice if people could choose their seating. Currently you're assigned a spot via placard but can request to be moved anyway.

Just had my first sandwich at Union Loafers today. Did...not...disappoint. Been hearing about how good they were for years. I was finally in the area and wanted to see what all the hype was about. Got to the joint a little after 11am (just after they opened). By 11:30, they were packed. Had the buttermilk beef. It was excellent. It was served on focaccia bread. Perfect. It was the right balance of every ingredient. From the thinly sliced beef to the pickles to the sauce to the cheddar. 100% in balance. I shall return to try more. Definitely worth a drive.

I went for lunch last week and had such a delicious meal! I got in line around 1145 and was able to order quickly. I asked for the squash soup and the little gem salad as a petite (choose 2). I was so excited for the soup because it was a bit chilly the day I went. I also asked for a cookie to go because I can't go here and not get the best CCC in STL. Once I paid, I was directed to a table where I waited for my food. I went to the water station and grabbed a glass of water and some extra napkins. Then when I got back to the table, my food arrived. It looked amazing and was super good. I just love the little gem salad and the squash soup was a new item that I tried and it was also super tasty. I want to go back and get it again. Always a nice spot for lunch! Will continue to visit often.

I'll start with the pros: the bread was delicious! I heard that a lot of places in STL buy their bread from Union Loafers and I can see why. If I were to come back it would definitely be for a loaf of sourdough. I appreciated how fresh it is; the bread was neither too hard or too soft. Service was also really nice and the kind waitress checked on us often. The cons: the sandwich's (me and my friends') were very unfilling and quite plain. My egg salad sandwich was dry and I still have no idea what "famous sauce" is supposed to be. The food is also quite expensive so I opted for the cheapest option. Overall, I would not come back for the food but would for the bread.

Union Loafers is one of my favorite lunch spots in St. Louis - you can't beat the freshness of the Little Gem Salad! I also have always enjoyed their different sandwich options. They have a great online ordering system if you are ordering to-go but I also love sitting in their dining area.

After AmmiGetti's closed on the hill, I couldn't find good sesame bread and union loafer's bread is packed with seeds and delicious

Such friendly staff and welcoming environment. I can in for lunch and was slightly under the weather, so I ordered the Chicken and Rice Soup with bread on the side. I cannot say I've had a better soup before. For something seemingly so simple, it was vast in flavor.

Food: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars Located in the heart of Botanical Heights, you can't miss this gem as it sits on Tower Grove Avenue alongside my other favorites, La Patisserie Choquette, AO&Co. Market, Olio, Elaia, Indo, and Nixta. They offer naturally leavened hearth-baked breads as well as sandwiches, soups, salads, and pizza. Their entire menu is gold, but my ultimate favorite sandwich is their smoked beet. Make sure to make reservations before hand as they tend to get busy.

So good!! Came here on a Sunday right after they opened and that was the perfect time to go. About 30 minutes after walking in it they got super busy. First thing when we got in someone was asking if we were there for lunch or to go and directed us where we needed to go. I ordered the special, a trout salad sandwich and my boyfriend got the toscano sandwich with a side of potato salad. Both sandwiches were amazing!! The trout salad was so good, highly recommend and it wasn't extremely fishy. The potato salad was very good as well. It had some pickles in that added a bit of crunch. We also got some bread to go which is a must! This is a chill place to come to on the weekend to grab lunch and some bread to take home. They have friendly and helpful staff and a very effective system for getting food out.